LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – A new service at Sparrow Hospital aims to make life as comfortable as possible for children with autism.

Kellye Youngs, a pediatric intensive care nurse whose son is autistic, has developed a “sensory cart” to provide comforting resources to young autistic patients, like noise-canceling headphones and specialized blankets.

It is being used now at the Sparrow Children’s Center with the goal of facilitating coping and communication.

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